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Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts
… Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everything from diagnostics to patient …
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… care. Read More » Stories of Hope: Ryan Finlay Ryan is a tough guy—a combat veteran and an NYPD cop. Once, on … » Forget the Do and Do Not Lists: Talking about Cancer is Personal Talking with a loved one about cancer isn’t black … white. There are no simple checklists to follow or talking points to hit. You may feel uncomfortable or unsure of what …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/9/20
… of normal. Anxiety associated with that state of affairs is buffered by our ability to contribute to the fight against … when will the risk to patients return to baseline? That is a critical question about which very little is known. It’s … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Research Study Enrolling Women from the Bronx Who Have Survived Colorectal Cancer
… membership at local Curves® club for 12-month at no cost. Go to 5 clinic visits over the course of the study. …
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For Many Breast Cancers, There Is No Advantage to Mastectomy
… I-SPY Trial Is Changing the Standard of Treatment for Locally Advanced … the traditional model for randomized trials, this is an 'adaptive' model. A design that has amped up efficiency … neoadjuvant therapy before surgical treatment: there is no difference in recurrence rates between those who …
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State of the Union: Hernia Care Today
… to hernia repair? Dr. Novitsky: Well, what's new is actually the entire field of abdominal wall surgery. We're … with 95 percent-plus of our practice centered on hernias is what's probably very new in the world of surgery. Dr. … By no means do we think mesh should be avoided at all cost, but it should be used sparingly and when it's necessary …
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Can Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers Really Help Your Heart?
… , that's very helpful,” Dr. Haythe said. “This is an extension of us in some ways.” One theme rang true … but its value lies in watching how it changes. “The key is trends,” Dr. Yarmohammadi added. “If something … feel good, go to the doctor,” says Dr. Haythe. “Your watch is not the final authority. The goal isn’t to watch your …
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Surgery Research Competition
… Multisite Pacing after Single Ventricle Palliation. This is preliminary clinical research intended to lead to an externally funded clinical trial. The purpose is to improve the treatment of "blue babies" with single … after surgery can be prevented, with related savings in cost, morbidity, and mortality. First Prize in Translational …
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Colon and Rectal Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … in Emergent Colorectal Surgery. J Fluoresc. 2018 Apr 26. doi: 10.1007/s10895-018-2230-7. Journal link | PubMed … ME, Patel ND, Steele SR. Colorectal Cancer Safety Net: Is It Catching Patients Appropriately? Dis Colon Rectum. 2018 …
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Policy and Guideline Library [DRAFT]
… Process Enhancement Committee (BIPEC). The goal of BIPEC is to enhance the current processes governed by University … Policies at the Departmental level. Its mission is to improve, inform, and set policy and guidelines for the … applicable). Any capital equipment that exceeds $10,000, a cost-benefit analysis is required (Divisional Admin will work …
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What We’re Reading: 05/22/20
… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few … the week that we recommend you check out— Lockdown Delays Cost at Least 36,000 Lives, Data Show Studying the timeline … distance, wear masks, and be vigilant. ( From nytimes.com ) ‘How Could the CDC Make That Mistake?’ Viral tests, …
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Dr. Robert Grant’s Life-Stage Approach to Cosmetic Surgery
… and often misunderstood practice. Many believe it is reserved for the elderly, the wealthy, or the vain, while … series of complex and expensive procedures. But the truth is that cosmetic surgery has a wide range of applications. … These procedures not only utilize less invasive and more cost-effective techniques, but they also deliver results that …
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